A RIGOROUSLY DESIGNED EXPERIMENTAL INQUIRY AIMED AT SYSTEMATICALLY EXAMINING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A STRUCTURED TEACHING INTERVENTION IN AUGMENTING KNOWLEDGE LEVELS AND EFFECTING ATTITUDINAL CHANGE REGARDING CERVICAL CANCER AMONG WOMEN AVAILING SERVICES AT

Abstract

Cervical cancer remains a preventable yet prevalent cause of morbidity and mortality among women in India. This study investigated the effectiveness of a structured teaching intervention in enhancing knowledge and modifying attitudes towards cervical cancer among women attending selected Primary Health Centers (PHCs) in Madhya Pradesh. A quasi experimental, pre test post test design was employed with 30 women participants. Results demonstrate statistically significant improvements in both knowledge and attitudes post intervention, underscoring the value of structured health education in community health settings.